CVE-2026-28650: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In setHiddenWhileSuspended of WindowState.java, there is a possible overlay bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
Google Android=17.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires local access but does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.